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The intense world of Tom Clancy’s The Division is being adapted into a dice-based role-playing experience. A collaboration has been formed to develop a TTRPG that explores the franchise’s post-pandemic landscape. This initiative has been announced, with a crowdfunding campaign planned to launch in the spring of 2026.

"This endeavor will bring the series' unique suspense, strategic depth, and memorable setting to the table, offering fans a new way to experience The Division through immersive storytelling and mission-based gameplay," reads an official release.

Launch products will include a starter set, core rulebooks, a GM screen, miniatures, and several premium versions.

Exploring The Division's Apocalyptic World

In this setting, a lethal pathogen known as Green Poison was unleashed in NYC, sending the nation into chaos. As the pandemic worsens, society crumbles and hostile groups rise, turning the city into a battlefield. To restore order, the authorities {activate|deploy] The Division, a secret cell of undercover operatives. This is where the players come in.

Development on the game has been in progress for about several years, and it is confirmed to be finished. The upcoming Kickstarter campaign will serve as a preorder system to reach a wider audience, particularly in North America. Production will start immediately following the campaign, with shipping expected for later in 2026.

An Innovative Gameplay Mechanic: The GRIS System

A preview at the game's rules confirms it employs 10-sided dice predominantly through its proprietary GRIS system, promoting a streamlined and strategic approach. Players leverage skills or traits to assemble a handful of dice, typically between one and five d10s.

• Instead of adding results together, players select a single “result die” from the pool.
• This die is then compared against a target difficulty.
• Achieving a natural 10 grants special effects, such as increased harm or enhanced aid.

Engagements Emphasize Positioning and Situational Insight

Fights stress placement and situational awareness, mirroring the source material. Factors like taking cover, height advantage, or line of sight directly influence dice rolls. This system is designed to reward teamwork and clever tactics over raw numbers.

A Thematic Health Mechanic

The way health is tracked introduces a compelling narrative layer. Operatives have a injury limit; sustaining too much damage weakens their effectiveness by lowering the number of d10s.

1. At critical condition, an operative collapses, but they’re not unconscious.
2. They may still move and perform restricted acts, simulating the last stand common to many shooter games.
3. Any agent in this state must consult a injury chart, potentially gaining lingering conditions like shock or crippling injuries.

An Introductory Scenario

A free introductory rulebook is promised soon. It contains a ready-to-play introductory scenario titled Ashes of Murray Hill. In this scenario, players spearhead the hunt for a missing medical team and work to stop an attack by the notorious Rikers faction, who have taken over that NYC neighborhood. Further information and the complete product lineup will be detailed near the Kickstarter start date.